A Letter from the Executive Director

Greetings UW Alumni and Friends,

Welcome to another edition of the University of Wyoming Alumni Association (UWAA) AlumNews. As our summer engagement efforts transitioned to the fall, I found myself more excited than usual to compose this message. Fall semester at our university has numerous traditions and gives us much to celebrate. As such, returning to the normalcy that encompasses this memorable season in reconnecting with alumni and friends carries a greater depth of brown and gold pride. This past year did not deter our steadfast mission in building community by bringing alumni and friends together. Our online engagement opportunities fostered our pride, and the closeness of our Cowboy community grew on a statewide and national level. As a result, we are pleased to share that we will continue the most impactful virtual engagement opportunities in addition to our in-person events. This dual methodology of outreach underlines our mission and provides us with a heightened sense of awareness of how important engagement is in the UW community.

Whether you visit the campus regularly or sporadically or haven’t been back since your days as a student, there is no better time to return to your brown and gold roots than this fall. After reading that sentence, I am sure it summoned you into a UW state of mind remembering all too well what it was like as you trekked to class through our beautiful campus, the crisp autumn morning air, the big Wyoming sky and its breathtaking sunsets. We look forward to hearing about your campus memories, and know that staying engaged with us will be unforgettable as well.

Below are some notable opportunities coming soon from the UWAA for you to be excited about. All event details and updates can be found on our website, uwyo.edu/alumni.

Kickoff Fridays: On Friday, the day before the Cowboy home football games on Sept. 4,

Oct. 16 and Nov. 6 (time subject to change), from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Alumni Center in the Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center, we will host a reception with appetizers and a cash bar. UWAA members will receive one complimentary drink.

Homecoming: We invite you to “Come Home, Cowboys” for the 2021 Homecoming set for Oct. 16-23. Now more than ever, I know Homecoming to be not just about the game but about the people and their experiences that are the heart of UW. Homecoming is about YOU, our amazing community of alumni and friends. It’s a reunion weekend when you can celebrate your relationship with the university, reconnect with your past and share the bond that belongs to those of us who celebrate everything brown and gold.

Membership Appreciation: Please save the date for our annual membership appreciation event to be held on Saturday, Nov. 6. Additional event details and registration information will be made available on our website.

As a 1976 graduate and UWAA board member, Dean Henzlik shared with me when I was beginning my tenure as the executive director, “The University of Wyoming is a great place to be and a great place to come home to.” We are proud to be the brown and gold touchstone to your UW past and are eager to usher in new memories at UW—the place we all call home. 

My best in brown and gold,

Keener Fry, UWAA Executive Director